Before the Test
The amount of rest you should get the night before a test.
at least 8 hours
Why do we take STAAR?
(not because the state says we have to... )
It is designed to measure student learning and application of state TEKS.
When is the Reading STAAR?
What is April 16th?
You should do this on the STAAR when you have no idea what the answer is to the question
What is mark a flag for review so that you can come back to it.
STAAR stands for...
What is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness?
What should you eat on the day of STAAR?
What is a good breakfast with high protein, fruit, and whole grains
Which grades do NOT test for STAAR
What is K-2nd and seniors?
Just read and sleep. Bring a book or plan to nap. You can do nothing else!
A technique you can try that might help slow down your heart rate when you are stressed or nervous
What is take deep breaths, visualizing a peaceful place, prayer
What are you allowed to ask for during the test?
paper to take notes, pencil, paper dictionary
The place you can find online practice test as well as released exams
This is the passing level for STAAR.
What is approaching grade level?
How much time do students get for testing?
end of day
What is a testing strategy you can use on revising and editing?
process of elimination
What can you do if you are fighting fatigue?
stretch, get water, use the bathroom, ask to stretch by your desk or in the hall, chew on gum or suck on candy.
What are things we can do to get ready for the type of test questions?
Practice online STAAR released questions that have fill-in-the-blank, MC, and grid answers.
These are the 4 categories of scores given on the STAAR test.
What are Masters Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, Approaches Grade Level, Did Not Meet Grade Level?
When are test scores released and where can I find them?
The state hasn't told us yet, but you can find them on the family portal on texasassessment.gov
What are some reading test taking strategies?
Re-reading, using context and the dictionary to help you with words you do not know, annotate key ideas and inferences, annotate key words in the questions, eliminate obviously wrong answers
What built in resource do all students have in the testing platform?
What is a dictionary!
What type of attitude should we have to get a good score?
What is positive or growth mindset?
What are all the sections on your English II test?
Reading, ECR, Revising, Editing
What can happen if you are too late on test day?
You are unable to test and will have to test on the makeup day. BE ON TIME!
What is a strategy you can use on poetry?
TOASTTT
What is your proctor allowed to help you with on the test?
they can help you understand the directions only.. not the questions, text, or answer choices.